“What did the other 10 players do?” Bhajji minces no words on 2011 WC triumph

India’s 2011 World Cup victory remains one of the most memorable events in the history of cricket. After the 1983 WC win, MS Dhoni and his troops, therefore, broke the 28-year long wait against Sri Lanka in the iconic Wankhede stadium. No doubt, the WC win was a decade-defining moment for Indian cricket. Yet a lot of debate has done the rounds in the past few years about attributing the entire credit for the unforgettable victory to skipper MS Dhoni.

“High time you hit your obsession for a SIX” GG’s tweet that broke headlines last year

Gautam Gambhir an unsung hero of the 2011 WC winning squad played an incredible knock of 97 in the finals. He turned the tide in favor of India in the high octane run chase. Last year, GG created a wide stir on the anniversary of the 2011 WC victory while responding to a post featuring Dhoni’s match-winning 6 in the summit clash.

“Just a reminder @ESPNcricinfo : #worldcup2011 was won by entire India, entire Indian team & all support staff. High time you hit your obsession for a SIX,”

Gambhir tweeted.

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Recently, another veteran cricketer of the 2011 WC winning squad, Harbhajan Singh shared his views on the need to celebrate the team’s efforts over an individual’s accomplishment. In the pre-match show of the DC vs MI clash, the Turbanator henceforth did not shy away from saying that people must acknowledge the contribution of every single individual towards the epic feat.

 ‘Australia won the World Cup’. When India wins the World Cup at that time, eveRyone said, ‘MS Dhoni won the World Cup. Toh baaki ke 10 waha lassi peene gaye the?, “What did the other 10 players do? What did Gautam Gambhir do? What did the others do?  It’s a team game. When 7-8 players play well only then only your team will progress” 

Bhajji stated on Star Sports Cricket Live Show

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